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4 RHS How Do Worms Work?

34 The Worst Decisions . . . Ever!

6 RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners

36 Hung, Drawn, and Quartered

8 RHS Miniature Garden Grower

38 A History of Medicine in 50 Objects

10 The New Art of the Raised Bed

40 The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies

12 RHS Lessons from Great Gardeners

42 Deception Tactics in World War II

14 RHS Vegetables for the Gourmet

44 One Hundred Events that Shaped

Gardener 16 The Homebrewerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Problem Solver

World War II 46 Secret Heroes of World War II 48 World War Two from Above

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50 Unsolved Mysteries 52 Fifty Ships that Changed

18 101 Dilemmas for the Armchair

Philosopher 20 Philosophy in 50 Milestone Moments

the Course of History 54 Fifty Plants that Changed

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22 The Pocket Book of Elements 24 Physics in 100 Numbers 26 The Bedside Book of Algebra 28 What is Philosophy? 30 Marvellous Math 32 Who Knew?

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56 Mid-Century Modern

78 Biographic: Mandela

58 High Fashion

80 Beauty and the Beast

60 Greetings From Retro Design

82 Shakespeare’s R omeo and Juliet

62 Revival Type

84 The Raven & Other Tales

64 The Designer’s Dictionary of Color

86 The Flash Fiction Workbook

66 The Evolution of Type

88 Just Write One Thing Today

68 The Geometry of Type

90 Creative Writer’s Notebook

70 The Field Guide to Typography

92 How to Create Hand-Drawn Maps

72 Graphic Design Rules

94 Sketching Type

74 The Art of the Cycling Jersey

95 Sketch Your Style

76 The Bike Deconstructed

96 Is Your Dog Psychic? 98 Fit Dog 100 The Secret Language of Puppies 102 Five-Minute Mindfulness: Walking 104 The Key to Tarot 106 The Field Guide to Knots 107 Ultimate Military Fitness 108 Action-Packed Survival 110 The Camping Bible

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RHS HOW DO WORMS WORK? A Gardener’s Collection of Curious Questions and Astonishing Answers

HS How Do Worms Work? provides expert answers to the questions that every gardener wants to ask—and a few that you never even dreamt of. As well as answering the titular question about soil’s best friend (and one of Darwin’s pet topics), this fact-filled journey through the world of gardens and gardening is packed with Q&As that are sometimes practical, sometimes whimsical, and always intriguing. Complete with engravings, diagrams, photographs, and feature boxes, this attractive volume is an absorbing guide to the curious and lesser-known aspects of gardening and a perfect gift for any gardener with an inquisitive mind. Author Guy Barter is an expert horticulturist and long-time head of the RHS Members’ Advisory Service, a facility that answers hundreds of questions from gardeners of all stripes every year.

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RHS How Do Worms Work? provides expert answers to the questions that every gardener wants to askâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and a few that they never even thought of. Covers all aspects of gardens and gardening, some practical, others quirky and whimsical. Packed with photographs, vintage engravings, and diagrams. Feature boxes provide practical guidance related to the question. Written by the head of the RHS Membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Advisory Service, which answers hundreds of questions from gardeners every year. An ideal gift for fact-loving gardeners with curious minds.

210 x 140 mm, 81/4 x 51/2 in, 224 pages

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R H S P R A C T I C A L L AT I N F O R GARDENERS More than 1,500 Essential Plant Names and the Secrets They Contain

HS Practical Latin for Gardeners is a unique guide to plant binomials based on the bestselling RHS Latin for Gardeners. It contains 1,500 of the most useful and widespread Latin names, organized into thematic chapters including: Color, Plant Form, and Places and People. Each chapter is divided into smaller groups, such as habit, size, and shape, allowing gardeners to make new connections and discoveries in a way standard alphabetical lists simply don’t permit. “Behind the Name” boxes further increase the book’s practical value, and botanical watercolors ensure that it is beautiful as well as functional.

RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners is a guide to 1,500 scientific plant names. I ncludes a definition and pronunciation guide for each name.

RHS Practical Latin for Gardeners includes the definition and pronunciation of each word, as well as a 16-page index, so that it can still be used as a conventional dictionary of Latin names. And its handy, pocket-sized format makes it an ideal companion for use in the garden or when selecting new plants.

C ontains 16-page index.

195 x 145 mm, 71/2 x 53/4 in, 160 pages

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R H S M I N I AT U R E G A R D E N G R O W E R Terrariums & Other Tiny Gardens to Grow Indoors and Out

Fof space is not a problem. Who needs

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a large garden when a landscape can be created in a single pot, or an entire ecosystem in a jam jar? RHS Miniature Garden Grower shows how to create tiny gardens that bring big rewards. Many families don’t have the luxury of a garden, or if they do, have little time to maintain much more than a lawn. Yet injecting a bit of greenery into life has well-documented benefits, and these miniature gardens are ideal for inspiring every generation to do a bit of gardening, whether it be a windowbox, a pot by the front door, or a terrarium on the windowsill.

accessories, they are more stylish than twee. There is a plant directory for each of the gardens too, detailing suitable plants that could be used, so readers can combine them in their own creations. General planting and maintenance is covered in the final chapter.

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The projects are broken down into five chapters. Each chapter is introduced with the basic principles behind that style of garden; a few snippets of plant science back up the practical advice, using accessible language for beginner gardeners. The projects are explained in clear terms and use everyday plants and materials—there is nothing technical or specialist about miniature gardens—and by focusing on the plants, rather than 8

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RHS Miniature Garden Grower is a gardening book that the whole family can enjoy and a great way to introduce kids to the joys of growing plants. Shows readers how to grow a variety of miniature gardens from scratch, using inexpensive, everyday equipment and materials. Projects include: one-pot gardens, terrariums, wildlife gardens, water gardens, herb gardens, and vertical gardens. Heavily illustrated with diagrams and photographs, and packed with charts and tables.

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THE NEW ART OF THE RAISED BED Keyhole Gardens and Other Ways to Grow More and Water Less

The New Art of the Raised Bed presents an innovative range of raised-bed designs that will suit any garden, large or small. The philosophy of “keyhole gardens” is employed throughout, producing raised gardens that require less watering, utilize kitchen and garden waste to produce their own compost, and use space more efficiently. Includes instructions for building and maintaining 15 different types of raised bed. Includes planting plans that can be applied to all types of raised bed, such as a herb garden and a vegetable garden.

ardeners today face a number of challenges that were almost unknown to their predecessors. Environmental concerns are foremost as we attempt to become greener, and constraints on our space and time become greater as more and more people move to urban areas and work longer hours. Furthermore, our expectations of what makes a beautiful garden are being raised, as the world’s media bombards us with images of more and more beautiful and creative gardens.

In the search for solutions, gardeners are constantly sharing, stealing, and borrowing ideas, sometimes from one another, and sometimes from entirely unrelated disciplines. From the kitchen gardens of Africa comes the concept of “keyhole gardening,” and The New Art of the Raised Bed looks at how this relatively simple concept can transform the way we grow and garden with the humble raised bed.

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RHS LESSONS FROM G R E AT G A R D E N E R S Forty Gardening Icons and What They Teach Us

ince its earliest days, the art and science of gardening has been continually transformed and enhanced by great gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;men and women whose passion for gardening has driven them to improve and innovate, to overcome challenges and experiment with new ideas. These gardeners have provided inspiration for future generations, as have their gardens, which attract millions of visitors every year.

RHS Lessons from Great Gardeners profiles forty of these remarkable figures and explores how their work can be used to inspire and instruct gardeners of all levels and abilities. From the greats of yesteryear to the best modern-day practitioners, the gardeners are drawn from throughout history and from around the world. The stories of the life and work are revealed, along with practical hints and tips that unlock the secrets gained from their long years of trial and error. Packed with botanical illustrations of their signature plants, the book also includes stunning photographs of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic gardens, from Jardin Majorelle in Morocco to Sissinghurst in Kent. RHS Lessons from Great Gardeners is a journey through the world of gardening past and present, and a beautifully presented source of inspiration and ideas for all gardeners, great and small.

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RHS Lessons from Great Gardeners is an accessible, informative, and beautifully illustrated guide to forty of history’s most inspirational and groundbreaking gardeners. “Signature Plant” feature boxes show the species of plants most associated with each gardener. Feature pages show readers how they can apply each gardener’s hard-won knowledge to their own garden. Illustrated with beautiful botanical watercolours, stunning photographs, and commissioned sketches of all 40 gardeners.

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R H S V E G E TA B L E S FOR THE GOURMET GARDENER Old, New, Common, and Curious Vegetables to Grow and Eat

ew things in life offer as much satisfaction as growing and cooking your own food. Sales of vegetable seeds have rocketed in recent years as more and more gardeners discover the delight of preparing freshly harvested homegrown food in the kitchen. For this growing band of enthusiastic gardener-cooks, RHS Vegetables for the Gourmet Gardener is the indispensable guide to what to grow, cook, and eat. Within its pages lies a cornucopia of the old and new, common and curious of the vegetable kingdom. Alongside the common or garden varieties are numerous and novel cultivars that offer an irresistible world of new shapes, colors, and tastes. RHS Vegetables for the Gourmet Gardener is a beautiful, informative guide to over 65 types of vegetable. Reveals the origin, cultivation, and preparation of each vegetable, along with fascinating insights into its uses.

Each vegetable has its own listing with a guide to type, climate, size, origin, history, cultivation, storage, and preparation. Practical growing tips, fascinating historical facts, and classic recipes are interspersed with feature spreads on topics such as heritage vegetables, the history of vegetable preservation, techniques for slicing and preparing vegetables, classic vegetable combinations, companion planting in the garden, and many more.

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THE HOMEBREWER’S P R O B L E M S O LV E R 100 Common Problems Explored and Explained

The Homebrewer’s Problem Solver explains the causes of, and provides solutions for, 100 of the most common problems faced by homebrewers. A confidence-boosting sourcebook for newcomers, and a useful guide to best practice for old hands. Divided into ten chapters covering the key steps of the brewing process: Brewing Kit, Basic Beer Styles, Grains, Hops, Yeast, Boiling and Cooling, Fermentation, Bottling, Conditioning, and Storage.

raft beer has exploded in popularity over the past few years and for many beer lovers the natural progression is to try their hand at homebrewing. Once the preserve of a handful of dedicated aficionados, homebrewing is now more accessible and more popular than ever. Making beer is simple, right? Just take three ingredients—grain, yeast, water— mix them up, and let them ferment. Well, there’s a lot more to brewing than that. And as anyone who has tried their hand at homebrewing knows, there’s a big difference between the theory and the practice. The key to bridging that gap is spotting the signs of trouble and knowing how to respond.

Whether you’re a first-timer trying out a new hobby or an old hand looking to produce a finely crafted artisan ale, The Homebrewer’s problem solver provides the information you need to nip problems in the bud—and, better still, to avoid them in the first place. It contains 100 common homebrew snags and setbacks, spelling out the underlying causes and offering practical solutions learned by the author through years of experience. Handily divided into the key stages of the brewing process, The Homebrewer’s Problem Solver will help you make a perfect porter, a wicked weissbier, or an awesome ale.

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101 DILEMMAS FOR THE ARMCHAIR PHILOSOPHER Such as Is It Okay to Lie About Liking a Gift?

n a democracy, should everyone— absolutely everyone—get a vote? Does it really matter if tigers become extinct? Why does murder carry a heavier penalty than attempted murder? If you don’t like the socks your grandma gives you for Christmas, should you tell her so? This thought-provoking, interactive, and entertaining introduction to ethics will bring you face to face with some tough moral choices. It presents you with 101 imaginative scenarios—sometimes amusing, sometimes tragic, and sometimes uncomfortably realistic— which will force you to re-examine your most cherished assumptions about right and wrong. Including: Paul, the torturer with a conscience; Sally, who can prevent enormous suffering for the price of a latte; and Paul, who is handy with his fists but not a killer, surely. 101 Dilemmas for the Armchair Philosopher is packed with problems, puzzles, quizzes, and questions, as well as ethical ideas and insights from history’s greatest philosophers.

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101 Dilemmas for the Armchair Philosopher poses a range of moral dilemmas based around real-life problems and then explores them from a philosophical perspective. Packed with thought-provoking problems, puzzles, quizzes, and questions, as well as ethical ideas and insights from historyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest philosophers. Includes: Does it really matter if tigers become extinct? Why does murder carry a heavier penalty than attempted murder? If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like the socks your grandma gives you for Christmas, should you tell her so?

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PHILOSOPHY IN 50 M I L E S TO N E M O M E N T S A Timeline of Philosophical Landmarks

Philosophy in 50 Milestone Moments explores landmark events in the history of philosophy to provide unique insights into how it has developed over the centuries. Organized into a chronological timeline, each event is explored in detail and placed within a broader historical context. Uses simple diagrams to demonstrate key philosophical concepts and theories. Table of contents styled as a visual timeline and printed on an eight-page gatefold.

hilosophy in 50 Milestone Moments is not an average text bookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is a lively, accessible, and thought-provoking introduction to philosophy, its history, and its practitioners. Read from cover to cover, the book provides a comprehensive guide to philosophy from around the world and through the ages. It may also be used as a work of reference for those who need concise and straightforward explanations of specific philosophical terms and concepts. What makes the book unique, however, is that it is based around a timeline of landmark events. By using a chronological approach, the reader is gently guided from one subject

to another while tracking the historical evolution of the discipline. If philosophy is all Greek to you, then this book will make you think again.

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THE POCKET BOOK OF ELEMENTS An Encyclopedic Tour of the Periodic Table

patterns of the elements, and then looks at how his ideas have developed up to the present day.

hemistry is a fascinating subject, full of stories, personalities, mysteries, and intrigues. This beautifully illustrated book sets out the history of the device the provides a foundation for the whole of chemistry as a science: the Periodic Table of Elements. It begins by telling the story of Dmitri Ivanovich MendelĂŠev, the brilliant nineteenthcentury chemist and inventor who used the rules of a card game to figure out the

But if the Table itself is the stage, the elements themselves are the stars of the show. There is plenty of detailed chemistry to explore, but The Pocket Book of Elements also weaves together the human stories behind the discoveries of different elements, in particular how the elements were discovered and the way in which their various compounds and isotopes have been used throughout history. Each element has its own entry, logically grouped and with a clear explanation of its place in the story. The book also looks at the latest cutting-edge research being performed in an effort to synthesize new elements and find answers to questions still unanswered despite modern scientific techniques.

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The Pocket Book of Elements is an illustrated guide to the simple table that revolutionized the sciences and provides a framework for all visible matter in the universe: the Periodic Table of Elements. Groups the elements in eleven logical chapters, with an opener spread to provide an overview followed by a spread on each of the most interesting individual elements. Looks at the science of each element but also explores its human history: who discovered it and how, and the ways in which it has been used in technology or as a tool.

210 x 160 mm, 81/4 x 61/4 in, 224 pages

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PHYSICS IN 100 NUMBERS A Numerical Guide to Facts, Formulas, and Theories

Physics in 100 Numbers explores the world of physics by looking at its 100 most important numbers—in numerical order—and explaining what they mean. Examples include: –273.15 (absolute zero, in Celsius), 0.000000000025 (the radius of hydrogen atom, in meters), 1905 (Einstein’s annus mirabilis), and 299,792,458 (the speed of light, in meters per second). Entries range in length from one to three pages, depending on how significant the number is. Charts, photographs, and diagrams complement the text where appropriate to help clarify terms and theories. Other titles in the series include: Chemistry in 100 Numbers, Math in 100 Numbers, Bible in 100 Numbers, and History in 100 Numbers.

athematics is the language of science, and numbers are at the heart of all physical sciences— understand the numbers, and you’ll have a better understanding of the science. Physics in 100 Numbers explores the most important and interesting numbers in physics, starting with the lowest number (10−43 seconds, the smallest time measurement possible) and working in numerical order up to the very largest (4 x 1069, which is the estimated massenergy of the universe, in Joules).

Whether you read it from cover to cover, dip in and out at random, or decide to read one number a day, you’ll discover a wide range of facts, figures, and formulas, presented in a way that is uniquely easy to grasp. From the mass of an electron to the age of the universe, Physics in 100 Numbers is an accessible guide that will enlighten, inform, and entertain readers of all levels.

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THE BEDSIDE BOOK OF ALGEBRA From Vectors to Variables: The ABC of X Plus Z

nderstand algebra, and all other branches of mathematics and arithmetic will suddenly open up in front of you. The Bedside Book of Algebra is designed to explain the basic elements of algebra to everyone, no matter what their level of mathematical ability. Although it can be read from cover to cover, The Bedside Book of Algebra can also be read on a pot-luck basis. Each section is written in an easy-to-follow format and guides the reader through this fascinating subject, starting with a section of basics that provide topic-specific introductions.

210 x 140 mm, 81/4 x 51/2 in, 176 pages

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W H AT I S P H I L O S O P H Y ? A Guide for Beginners

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hat Is Philosophy? is more than just a text bookâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it is a lively, accessible, and thought-provoking introduction to philosophy, its history, and its practitioners. It contains clear and concise explanations of the four main branches of philosophy: logic, epistemology, metaphysics, and ethics.

subject to another. In addition, the book includes profiles of philosophers, useful extracts from great works of philosophy, instructive examples, thought experiments, historical notes, and a host of other features that will bring the subject to life for both students and casual readers.

Each chapter starts with a key question; this is followed by another question on a closely associated topic, and so on in logical progression. Through this progressive, topic-based approach, the reader is gently guided from one

If you are interested in philosophy, but cannot tell your antecedents from your consequents, your analytics from your synthetics, or your noumena from your phenomena, What Is Philosophy? is the book for you.

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What Is Philosophy? tells the 2,000-year story of Western philosophy, starting with its roots in Ancient Greece and moving through to present-day practices. Thematic chapters break down the subject into easily digestible topics that follow a logical path, and difficult concepts are explained in plain English. Simple graphics complement the text where appropriate to help clarify terms and theories. Forthcoming titles in the series include: What Is Politics?, What Is Psychology?, What Is Matter?, What Is Time?, What Is Consciousness?, and What Is the Universe?

210 x 170 mm, 81/4 x 63/4 in, 192 pages

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M A R V E L L O U S M AT H A Totally Non-Scary Guide to Math and Why It Counts

Marvellous Math takes the fear out of mathematics and shows how easy—and important—it really is. Features clear and concise explanations of math and how it works, along with examples of the ways in which it affects the world around us. Exercises challenge readers and help them learn how math relates to common experiences. Profiles key figures throughout the history of mathematics, and presents dozens of fun facts.

o you find math mind-boggling? Is arithmetic alarming? Do sums make you shudder? Fear not! Marvellous Math is here to put your mind at ease. This fun-filled, fact-packed guide takes the mystery out of math and shows just how easy it is. It also reveals the vital role that mathematics plays in our daily lives.

Marvellous Math explains the world of numbers one easy step at a time, with images and diagrams that make it child’s play to understand. Along the way you’ll get to know some of the greatest minds in the history of math, learn about their fascinating discoveries, and see how they changed the world around us.

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WHO KNEW? General Knowledge Questions that Will Make You Think Again

Who Knew? is a fact-filled guide to the world of general knowledge. Packed with over 125 questions designed to inspire curiosity and answers that will amaze and inform in equal measure. Includes 12 chapters on a wide range of topics: Weather and Climate, Health and Medicine, Art and Architecture, Animals and Plants, Ancient History, Food and Drink, Literature, Geography, Sports, Chemistry, Film and Theater, and Space Travel and the Universe. Discover if lightning can strike twice, where the phrase “Dutch courage” comes from, and why elephants have such big ears. Each chapter concludes with a multiple-choice quiz so that readers can test their knowledge.

hy do elephants have such big ears? What’s the difference between fog and mist? How did earthworms travel from Europe to North America? Be the brainiest guest at the wedding, the smartest slacker in the break room, and the cleverest delegate at your next networking event. Whether you’re cramming for the quiz, trying to impress your friends, or simply in need of a knowledge fix, Who Knew? is the book for you. Filled with nuggets of wisdom to bolster your brain cells,

there are plenty of tales here to surprise and delight even the most ardent trivia fan. From the plagues of the Middle Ages and the rules of Roman architecture to culinary customs, presidential assassinations, and the contents of James Bond’s glass. And with a nifty test at the end of each section to keep you on your toes, you’ll be ready for Mastermind in no time. Galvanize your grey matter with this classic compendium, as you find yourself asking: who knew?

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THE WORST DECISIONS . . . EVER! History’s Biggest Mistakes and the People Who Made Them

The Worst Decisions . . . Ever! takes a tour of history’s lowlights by checking out the fifty dumbest mistakes ever made. Discover history’s greatest and most spectacular fails, including: Why a typo cost NASA over $80million; how the Roman emperor Nero managed to burn down his own city; what made the Dutch swap the greatest city on earth for a tiny island in the Pacific; how one man lost $100million trying to grow peanuts in the wrong place; and who tried—and failed—to test their new design for a parachute by jumping off the Eiffel Tower. Packed with photographs and maps. 210 x 140 mm, 81/4 x 51/2 in, 144 pages

hronicled in these pages are stories of corporate chicanery, poor military decisions, engineering disasters, diplomatic blunders, and other appalling, large-scale mistakes that resulted in ruin and misery for countless innocent bystanders. Here are baleful tales motivated by false hope, anger, greed, pride, lust, and many other instances of erratic human behavior.

A selection of over 45 disastrous decisions are presented, each grim account summarized in a few pages and enhanced with sidebars, maps, and images. Each account opens with its main culprit, then sets the story’s background before reporting the grim details and concluding with the unhappy moral.

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H U N G , D R AW N , A N D Q U A R T E R E D The Story of Execution Through the Ages

Hung, Drawn, and Quartered takes an informative, no-holdsbarred look at the history of execution, from Ancient Rome to the modern day. Divided into twelve broadly chronological chapters, each exploring a different form of execution. Packed with gory details, blood-curdling eyewitness accounts, and little-known facts. Feature pages reveal the science behind each form of execution and pose fascinating questions such as: how long do heads stay alive after beheading? Illustrated throughout with wide range of archive images.

ung, Drawn, and Quartered puts the blood back into splatter and the gore back into gory. This is a no-holdsbarred look at executions through the ages. The book begins with the delights of the Roman Colosseum, where criminals were ripped apart by wild animals. It then moves through the Middle Ages—a period during which criminals were variously broken, burnt, boiled, hung, quartered, drowned, and buried alive. Journeying to France, it looks at the invention of the guillotine and its role in the French Revolution.

Next up is the art of hanging, and impalement, the electric chair, the gas chamber, and death by lethal injection are also covered. This deliciously gruesome book explores a variety of curious questions—such as how long heads remain conscious after getting the chop—and reveals fascinating anecdotes—such as the story of executioner who died by falling off the stage when holding up a victim’s head for the crowd to see. Not for the faint hearted it Hung, Drawn, and Quartered is definitely “Adults Only.”

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A H I S TO RY O F M E D I C I N E IN 50 OBJECTS

ver the course of human history, one of our central concerns has always been with our health and wellbeing. A History of Medicine in 50 Objects sets out to examine the many different ways in which we have attempted to maintain our good health and cure our ills by treating the numerous different diseases, injuries, and other misfortunes that afflict us, beginning with our distant prehistoric ancestors and continuing throughout our history and up to the present day. The history of medicine is a very large and complicated subject, encompassing many different facets of human knowledge and experience, and one way of getting a grip on it is to focus on individual objects that exemplify particular aspects of medical practice and health care. This provides us with a way into the subject, giving us an appreciation of the circumstances of medicine during a particular period that can also be extrapolated to provide a wider perspective on medical history as a whole. We look, for instance, at the bizarre masks worn in the seventeenth century by plague doctors, who were attempting to treat a deadly disease that they knew almost nothing about. This allows us to consider the spread of bubonic plague across Europe in the

Medieval and Early Modern period, together with the enormous impact that its deadly progress had on society. Then there is the painting of an anatomy lesson, by Rembrandt, which demonstrates the advances being made in medicine at that time and can also be used to discuss the wider scientific revolution and its impact on our understanding of the human body. The objects covered in the book come in all shapes and sizes, from an X-ray diffraction image of the DNA molecule to the first TB sanatorium in Germany, and from the everyday, like a bottle of aspirin, to the truly extraordinary, such as a prosthetic leg that can be controlled by the mind of its wearer. We look at objects that relate to such important historical figures as Hippocrates and Galen, take examples from Ancient China, India, and Persia to examine different medical traditions and discuss the advances of modern medical science. There are MRI scanners, stethoscopes and eye test charts, together with Sigmund Freudâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s couch, Louis Pasteurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flasks, and a whole range of other objects which, when taken together, illustrate the remarkable and fascinating story of medicine as it has unfolded over the course of thousands of years.

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A History of Medicine in 50 Objects takes readers on a 12,000-year journey by exploring fifty objects that open windows into different aspects of medical history. Objects are listed chronologically, and include: a Neolithic Trapanned Skull (c.10,000 bce); Clay Tablets from the Library of Assurbanipal (7th century bce); Avicenna’s Tomb in Hamadan, Iran (1037); a Plague Doctor Mask (17th century); John Snow’s Cholera Map (1854); the Snellen Chart for Eye Tests (1862); Alexander Flemming’s Petri Dish (1928); a Red ribbon for AIDs awareness (1991). Explores each object in its social and cultural, as well as scientific and medical contexts. Illustrated throughout with archive images.

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T H E H I S TO RY O F F LY F I S H I N G IN FIFTY FLIES Charts the 2,000-year history of angling by looking in chronological order at fifty iconic flies. The origin and development of each fly is described, along with its uses and its place in the development of fly fishing. Contains specially commissioned watercolors of all fifty flies. “Original Recipe” feature shows what is used to make each individual component of the fly.

he History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies recounts the history of a sport that dates back two thousand years, focusing on milestone flies from the first feathered hook to contemporary patterns using cutting edge materials. From the many thousands of fly patterns developed over the centuries, these fifty have been chosen to represent the development not only of the flies themselves, but also of fly fishing techniques—and of rods, lines, and reels. These iconic flies also chart the spread of this addictive sport from its origins on the chalk streams of southern England and the rivers of Scotland to the rest of the globe.

Once limited to trout and salmon, fly-fishing techniques today are used to catch a whole host of fish species, from minnows to marlin, in rivers, lakes, and oceans from the Amazon to the Arctic. Filled with profiles of the key characters, tying tips, photographs and illustrations of the flies, and detailed explanations of the techniques used to fish them, The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies charts the exponential growth and diversification of this fascinating sport.

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“ A delightful ramble along the stream of fishing history.” —Star Tribune

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D E C E P T I O N TA C T I C S I N W O R L D WA R I I Cunning, Camouflage, and the Art of Misdirection

un Tzu, the legendary Chinese general, was right when, 2,400 years ago, he postulated that “all warfare is based on deception.” Never was the truth of his pithy axiom so amply demonstrated as in the Second World War. Between 1939 and 1945, the skills of the deceivers on both sides were put to the test as never before. The ruses they concocted, so many would argue, played a vital part in determining not just the course of individual battles but that of the war itself. Starting in 1939 with the Gleiwitz and Venlo incidents and ending in 1945 with Operation Pastel, the deception plan devised to cover the projected invasion of Japan, the whole story is here vividly retold. Deception Tactics in World War II is broadly chronological, the stories grouped together under a number of key themes. The result is an eye-opening insight into a strange world of deception and intrigue, where, at times, truth was far stranger than fiction. Who would have believed, for instance, that California would have been so effectively camouflaged that its giant war plants would become totally invisible

from the air? That was just what US camouflage expert Colonel John F. Ohmer achieved in summer 1942 thanks to the efforts of Hollywood’s finest set designers, painters, landscape artists, carpenters, lighting experts and prop men. Or that, later the same year, the biggest conjuring trick in military history was pulled off by a motley crew of artists, sculptors, film-makers and theatre designers in the sands of the North African desert? These are just two examples of the almost unbelievable tales that are covered here. Along the way, you’ll meet a host of fascinating characters—men like Juan Garcia, codenamed Garbo, the double agent who convinced the Abwehr that the main thrust of the D-Day invasion would be launched against the Pas de Calais rather than Normandy and ended up being decorated by the Germans and the British for his services to their respective causes.

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Deception Tactics in World War II is a comprehensive guide to all forms of deceit and disinformation used by both sides during the war. Discover how a host of weird devices, from inflatable tanks to dummy planes, were employed to baffle the enemy, how camouflage was used successfully to conceal vast secret war plants, and how ghost armies were deployed to fool the enemy high command. Goes behind the scenes to reveal what made the cloak-and-dagger merchants tick, as well as surveying their extraordinary accomplishments. Features in-depth coverage of the Soviet contribution, showing how the Red Army used what it termed maskirova to help them to pulverize Hitlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s armies on the Eastern Front. Illustrated throughout with photographs and highly detailed maps.

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ONE HUNDRED EVENTS T H AT S H A P E D W O R L D WA R I I One Hundred Events that Shaped World War II looks at 100 landmark moments and explores the ways in which each one had a decisive impact on the course of the conflict. Includes the battles that decided the military outcome of the conflict, and also the social, economic, technological, and political factors that dictated the course of the war. Demonstrates that it was often events away from the battlefield, as well as incidents that were at first seemingly insignificant, that shaped the ultimate outcome of the war.

o war or battle has a simple, linear narrative. Each is a collection of disparate events, with many turning points and significant moments along the way. This is especially true of World War II, which spanned many years and continents, and took place in several different theaters.

One Hundred Events that Shaped World War II reflects on the fractured nature of the conflict by selecting 100 moments that were pivotal to its outcome. From the famous to the obscure, and from the large to the small, the origin and impact of each one is explored in detail, with illuminating photographs and maps.

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S E C R E T H E R O E S O F W O R L D WA R I I Tales of Courage from the World of Espionage and Resistance

Secret Heroes of World War II is an inspiring collection of tales about people who showed great courage and bravery in life-threatening situations behind enemy lines. Includes: “The White Rabbit” (Forest Frederic Edward YeoThomas), who survived torture by the Gestapo; “Garbo” ( Juan Pujol Garcia), who tricked the Nazis into believing that the invasion of Normandy was a ploy to distract from the real invasion in the Pas-de-Calais; and “Artemis” (Virginia Hall), who worked with the French Resistance while posing as a correspondent for the New York Post. Illustrated throughout with photographs and detailed maps.

any of the heroes of World War II are well-known, larger-than-life figures. This book does not tell their story. Rather, it is a tribute to some of those equally amazing individuals—some working secretly behind the scenes on the Home Front and others behind enemy lines—who made just as significant a contribution to the wartime story. It sheds new and timely light on 50 of the hitherto unsung heroes and heroines of the world’s greatest ever war.

Secret Heroes of World War II is divided into four thematic sections—Backroom Heroes, Espionage Heroes, Resistance Heroes, and Civilian Heroes. The coverage within each section is alphabetical. The cast of characters is a fascinating one. It is a gripping story, vividly illustrated and authoritatively told. Packed full from start to finish with extraordinary takes and daring exploits, it is essential, absorbing reading and reference for every World War II buff.

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W O R L D WA R T W O FROM ABOVE An Aerial View of the Global Conflict

orld War Two from Above retells the fascinating and little-known story of the battle waged by Allied and Axis spies in the skies to obtain accurate aerial intelligence during the Second World War. It features dozens of eye-catching aerial reconnaissance photographs drawn from the archives of all the major fighting powers.

The text sheds light on the daring pilots who risked death to shoot these photographs, and the photographic interpreters who pioneered a totally new science to reveal the secrets they contained. Inspiring, informative, and entertaining special features focus on particularly crucial operations. Examples include: the aerial reconnaissance that led to the aerial assault on the Italian fleet at Taranto; the hunt for the supposedly unsinkable German battleship Bismarck; and the bridge on the River Kwai. The final chapter focuses on Operation Market Garden (the Arnhem parachute attack), the firestorm raids on Tokyo, and the dropping of the first atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

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World War Two from Above tells the amazing story of the daring photo-reconnaissance flyers and backroom boffins whose role was key in helping the Allies win the war. Copiously illustrated with aerial photographs drawn from the archives of all the major Allied and Axis powers, many of which have never before appeared in print. Examines all theaters of the war, from Europe to the Pacific. Includes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Before and Afterâ&#x20AC;? comparisons, maps, and specifications for the key aircraft.

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U N S O LV E D M Y S T E R I E S Bizarre Events that Have Puzzled the Greatest Minds

Unsolved Mysteries takes an informative look at forty of the world’s most notorious riddles, from unexplained events to paranormal activities and from historical legends to bizarre phenomena. Entries are divided by category, and include: the disappearance of the Roanoke Colony; the secrets of Area 51; the search for the Loch Ness Monster; the “Wow!” signal from outer space; and the disappearance of Flight 19. Illustrated throughout with photographs and detailed maps. Also available in the “Unsolved” series: Unsolved Science.

ature abhors a vacuum, and where explanations are absent speculation rushes in to fill the void. This is the root and resonance of mystery: the appeal of the enigma and the pull of the puzzle. Mysteries hint at worlds beyond or behind our own, of things beyond the compass of mere reason, of larger stories and hidden truths. Here are classic mysteries from across time and space, distinguished by their enduringly enigmatic nature, from ancient riddles of the sands to modern day aerial unknowns. What was the true

identity of the young man who in 1828 wandered into Nuremberg without a past? What do the strange markings on a 5000-year-old South American bowl mean for our most fundamental beliefs about the history of civilization? How is it possible for a wanted fugitive to leap from a passenger plane over American soil with a suitcase full of stolen money, and evade capture or identification for over 40 years? These and many other exciting tales are told in Unsolved Mysteries, with concise but comprehensive reviews of the background, evidence and theories behind each one.

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F I F T Y S H I P S T H AT C H A N G E D T H E C O U R S E O F H I S TO RY A Nautical History of the World

rom the Stone Age to the present day, no technology has had a more profound impact on mankind than watercraft. Boats and ships made possible the settlement and conquest of new worlds. They determined the victors of history-changing wars and aided the spread of new philosophies, technologies, and religions. Even today, virtually everything we purchase and consume— from petroleum and consumer electronics to the clothes we wear and much of the food we eat—depends upon seaborne trade.

Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History is more than a delight for lovers of the sea—it’s a virtual history of the world, told through the boats and ships that influenced how and where people lived, with whom they traded, the ideas they exchanged, and how they won and lost the battles that set the course of later generations and millennia. Beautifully illustrated with historic artwork and modern photography, it’s also a guide to how men and women went to sea or down the river in every age and place.

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Fifty Ships that Changed the Course of History reveals the world-changing impact of a vast range of watercraft, from skin-covered kayaks to supertankers. Famous ships covered include Titanic, Bismark, Kon Tiki, Santa Maria, and Exxon Valdez. Explores the shipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s impact on trade, settlement, warfare, technology, recreation, culture, politics, and philosophy. Dozens of vessel types are represented: galleons, dhows, dreadnoughts, junks, longships, clipper ships, submarines, outrigger canoes, sailing yachts, and more. Entries are in chronological order, from prehistory to the 21st century, with numerous maps, line drawings, art reproductions, and photographs.

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F I F T Y P L A N T S T H AT C H A N G E D T H E C O U R S E O F H I S TO RY Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a fascinating and beautifully presented guide to the plants that have had the greatest impact on human civilization through the ages. “ Plants, no matter how seemingly mundane, are endlessly enthralling.” —New York Times Sunday Book Review “ Sorry iPadsters and e-bookophiles. This book isn’t for you. It’s too beautiful, too sensual, too just plain booky to enjoy electronically, no matter how good your screen is.” —The Weekend Australian

lants are such a common feature of the world around us, that we rarely stop to consider the profound impact they have on our everyday lives. We give flowers on special occasions, spend many dedicated hours nurturing gardens, use them for dyes, and turn them into medicines. We are also entirely dependent on them for sustenance— even when we eat meat, the animals that provide it have been raised on plants. Fifty Plants that Changed the Course of History is a beautifully crafted book that uncovers the fascinating stories of some

of the world’s best-known plants. These are the plants that have played a central role in the evolution of mankind and modern society but remain at the periphery of our understanding of the world. Take for example the tulip, whose introduction into Europe from the Ottoman Empire led to it becoming an increasingly valuable trade commodity. The meteoric rise in its value represented history’s first economic bubble, and its subsequent crash was a precursor to the global financial crises that would later grip the globalized world.

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MID-CENTURY MODERN An Interior Design Handbook

Shows readers how to create a tailor-made mid-century modern home, one room at a time. In-depth case studies demonstrate the essential elements of mid-century modern design. “Signature Color” spreads explore color combinations and provide inspirational palettes, and “Key Piece” features highlight signature period accessories. Also available: Scandinavian Style.

id-Century Modern is a practical guide for homeowners, collectors, design students, and interior designers. It reveals what defines mid-century modern design and explores how it can be recreated in a contemporary setting, one room at a time. Alongside case studies of iconic period properties, feature spreads provide inspirational color palettes and detail key items of furniture and accessories. Each book in the Interior Design Handbook series is packed with stunning photographs and written by an expert in the field.

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H I G H FA S H I O N The 20th Century Decade by Decade

igh Fashion explores and explains the fashion styles of each H decade of the 20th Century. ach chapter provides a detailed overview of fashion design E in one decade, with information about influences from other fields such as politics, technology, and advertizing. Contains profiles of key designers in each decade. Introductory section includes a timeline of fashion design and related cultural events to provide narrative context. “Looks in detail” feature spreads analyze specific fashions/ outfits, with an annotated illustration or photograph.

e have an intimate, corporeal relationship with clothing—it accompanies us every day of our lives; its form and function are fulfilled by our own bodies. As such, we interact with it in a completely different way than we do with most other products of design.

High Fashion explores this relationship by looking at the story of fashion through the twentieth century. Each chapter focuses on one decade, providing a general overview of its broad trends, profiling its key designers, and defining its most significant looks.

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GREETINGS FROM RETRO DESIGN A Decade-by-Decade Survey of Graphic Style

Greetings from Retro Design explores and explains the unique graphic style of each decade during the twentieth century from the 1900s to the 1990s. Each chapter provides a detailed overview of graphic design in one decade, with information about influences from other fields such as politics, technology, and architecture. Contains profiles of key designers, a timeline of graphic design, and feature spreads revealing the key typefaces of each decade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dissectedâ&#x20AC;? feature spreads deconstruct key works and analyze their successful attributes.

he emergence of new technologies in the late 1880s stimulated a revolution in design not seen since the introduction of movable type to Europe in the fifteenth century. What had been known as commercial art became what we now call graphic design, and a new industry was born, fusing technical skill with artistic vision, craft with creativity. These innovations took hold at the turn of the century and continued at an astonishing pace as designers devised new techniques, developed new styles, and discovered new uses and outlets for their work.

Consequently, the twentieth century shaped global design sensibilities more than any other period in our history. Greetings from Retro Design tells this story one decade at a time, looking at the roots of key graphic trends and exploring how each generation of designers was influenced by its predecessors. The styles covered include Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau, Futurism, Dada, Constructivism, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Mid-century Modern, International Typographic Style, Pop Art, Psychedelia, Postmodernism, Punk, and New Wave.

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Contains previously unpublished pieces from the Merrill C. Berman collection of 20th-century graphic design, which is best known for its strengths in Russian Constructivism, Bauhaus, and Dada.

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R E V I VA L T Y P E Digital Typefaces Inspired by the Past

evival Type is a collection of contemporary digital fonts with origins in the past. Examples include translations of inscriptional, calligraphic, or written letterforms that never existed as type before. Others are direct revivals of metal and wood typefaces. And still others are looser interpretations of older typefaces. Among the fonts are interpretations of classic designs by Nicolas Jenson, Claude Garamont, Robert Granjon, William Caslon, John Baskerville, Giambattista Bodoni, Firmin Didot, and other iconic names. Alongside them are typefaces rooted in the work of important, though lesser known, names such as Eudald Pradell, Philippe Grandjean, and Richard Austin. Finally, there are updates and revisions of 20th-century classics like Palatino, Meridien, DIN, Metro, and Neue Haas Grotesk (the original name of Helvetica). The notion of a type revival is more complex than it seems at first glance. The digital type “revivals” that exist today go beyond the straightforward idea of taking a typeface from the pre-digital past and converting it into pixels for use on computers and mobile devices. Some designs are not revivals of typefaces but

of letterforms, from inscriptions and calligraphic manuals to letters in posters and bookjackets. Some revivals are aesthetic extensions of 20th-century typefaces that have been updated technologically. Others are actually reinterpretations or variations on typefaces from the past necessitated by having to make types that function in the 21st-century and not in the distant past. Revival Type looks at type “revivals” in this broad manner.

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Revival Type is a wide-ranging survey of revival typefaces that focuses specifically on digital fonts with roots in the past. Provides fascinating insights into the process of reinterpreting historical typefaces and letterforms into modern, digital fonts. Packed with archive images showing specimens of classic designs by Nicolas Jenson, Claude Garamont, Robert Granjon, William Caslon, John Baskerville, Giambattista Bodoni, Firmin Didot, and other iconic names in the history of type design. Provides full character sets of modern typefaces, with annotated examples to identify and explain the key variations between different interpretations of historical designs.

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THE DESIGNER’S DICTIONARY OF COLOR Terms, Definitions, and Examples of Color Used in Art, Design, and Product for the Designer and Designophile

The Designer’s Dictionary of Color is a category-killing work of reference that is destined to become a must-have classic. Provides a close-up look at thirty key colors, with information on its history and cultural associations; color range (in cmyk, rgb, and Pantone) and palette variations; and examples of its usage in graphic design, product design, and the visual arts. Entries are arranged by color spectrum, with tabs running down the fore-edge for easy navigation. Written by Sean Adams, President of the American Institute of Graphic Arts and co-author of Color Design Workbook.

he Designer’s Dictionary of Color is the definitive guide to the use of color in the visual arts, from graphic design to interiors and product design to fine art. An invaluable and highly practical resource for practitioners and design students, it is a fascinating exploration of color for general enthusiasts.

Contains thirty key colors, organized by a color spectrum that is printed down the book’s fore-edge. The color range for each one is given in cymk, rgb, and Pantone, along with key palette variations. There is also historical information, cultural associations, and numerous visual examples.

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THE EVOLUTION OF TYPE A Graphic Guide to 100 Landmark Typefaces

The Evolution of Type traces the history of typography by looking at 100 landmark typefaces in chronological order. Reveals the origins of different typographic characters and the influence of technological changes. Key glyphs from each typeface are enlarged and annotated to show new features it introduced and emphasize the most important characteristics of its design.

he Evolution of Type examines 100 landmark typefaces from the history of font design, from the type used by Johannes Gutenberg to produce his 42-Line Bible to the latest digital typefaces. A full spread is devoted to each typeface. Its origins and usage are explained, along with details about its long-term impact on the development of typefaces. Key glyphs from each typeface are enlarged and annotated to show the new features that it introduced and emphasize the most important characteristics of its design. A fascinating journey through the history of typefaces, The Evolution of Type also has practical applications: by knowing how, when, and why typefaces developed it is possible to match the right typeface with the right project. 66 H O M E & G A R D E N S C I E N C E H I S T O R Y A R T & D E S I G N R E F E R E N C E

Foreword by Stephen Coles, author of The Geometry of Type and editor of typographica.org

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THE GEOMETRY OF TYPE The Anatomy of 100 Essential Typefaces

The Geometry of Type is the ultimate guide to the intricacies of type design and the beauty of letterforms. Contains 100 indispensable typefaces, grouped according to 17 primary type classifications. Each typeface is shown at large scale, with detailed annotation indicating all of its key design features. Feature boxes explain the origins and chief attributes of each typeface, as well as its best uses, such as whether it is suitable for running text or as a display font. Foreword by leading typographer and designer, and cofounder of FontShop, Erik Spiekermann.

eveloped with typographers, graphic designers, and font geeks in mind, The Geometry of Type is the ultimate guide to the intricacies of type design and letterforms. It explores 100 indispensable typefaces in loving detail, grouped by type classification, with a full spread devoted to each entry. The letters of each typeface are enlarged and annotated to reveal key features, anatomical details, and the finer, oftenoverlooked elements of design.

Sidebar information lists the original designer and foundry, the year of release, and the different weights and styles available, and feature boxes explain the origins, quirks, and best uses for each typeface. A unique and highly practical work of reference for font spotters, designers, and users, The Geometry of Type is a close-up appreciation of letterforms that is destined to become a design classic in its own right.

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“ Does for type users what Gray’s Anatomy does for pre-med students.” —Steven Heller, New York Times

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T H E F I E L D G U I D E TO T Y P O G R A P H Y Typefaces in the Urban Landscape

“ Crack open the book and try your hand at font-spotting—no binoculars necessary.” —coolhunting.com

he Field Guide to Typography is the first book of its kind to help identify and explain the typefaces we see around us in our day-to-day lives. With renewed public and industry interest in all things typographical, this book allows the reader to identify over 120 typefaces commonly used today. From airplane liveries to handheld PDAs, and from billboard hoardings to signage systems, each typeface is presented as a full spread with photographic references in situ to easily allow “font spotters” to

identify particular typefaces when out exploring in the field. The book also includes information about typeface origins, key features, and weights of the typeface, along with “Field Facts”— little-known nuggets of information. Unique, highly engaging, and an amazing visual reference for novices, experienced designers and font fans alike, The Field Guide to Typography is a comprehensive celebration of our expanding typographic world.

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The Field Guide to Typography is a collection of over 120 typefaces—old and new, common and unusual— found in our modern environment. Lightly based on traditional field guides, each spread examines one typeface and provides budding “font spotters” with all the information they need to be able to recognize it in the real world. The typefaces are divided into five categories for easy reference, and each spread provides photographic examples, a short history, and key identification features. “Not to be confused with” headings act as a cross-reference to similar-looking typefaces.

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GRAPHIC DESIGN RULES 365 Essential Design Dos and Don’ts

raphic Design Rules is a must-have collection of the best advice that any graphic designer should have at their fingertips, with each entry combining a specific rule with a commentary from an experienced designer. Grouped into six color-coded categories —typography, color, layout and design, imagery, production, and creative thinking—the reader can either dip in at random or use the book as the source of a daily lesson in how to produce great graphic design. Packed with practical advice but presented in a light-hearted fashion, entries will bring forth either nods of agreement or hoots of derision, depending on the whether or not the reader loves or hates hyphenation, has a pathological fear of beige, or thinks that baseline grids are boring.

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Graphic Design Rules collects the top 365 dos and don’ts from four leading graphic designers. Each rule is given as either “thou shall” (a virtue) or “thou shall not” (a sin), and is accompanied by a written commentary and imagery to illustrate the point being made. Foreword by Stefan G. Bucher, founder of 344 Design and dailymonster.com, and author of The Graphic Eye.

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THE ART OF THE CYCLING JERSEY Iconic Cycle Wear Past and Present

ycling jerseys represent many different things. For a cyclist they must be functional. For team sponsors they must stand out, and in doing so they must increase brand awareness. For cycling fans they help pick out their favorites or a race or competition leader. Jerseys show who is a world or a national champion. And in some races, jerseys tell of a competitorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nationality.

But cycling jerseys have evolved into something bigger than all those things. Some jerseys are iconic, others stylish, and some are beautiful. They can evoke good times or bad times, success or failure. Above all, jerseys mark the great occasions of cycling, they speak of its history, its personalities and its style. And all jerseys have an element of art in their design. The Art of the Cycling Jersey celebrates the cycling jersey in all its forms. With stunning pictures and snatches of history, this is the story of the cycling jersey told in 192 gorgeous pages. From the first simple garments that early cyclists raced in, to the technology-laden jerseys top riders use today. This book looks at the iconic jerseys associated with great riders and with great teams, the jerseys of champions and nations, and the jerseys that leaders wear in the most famous races.

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The Art of the Cycling Jersey is a unique, lavishly presented history of the most iconic item of cycle wear: the jersey. Explores the origins, design, and history of each jersey, the team that wore it, and the riders and races with which it was most closely associated. Includes team jerseys, national jerseys, and competition jerseys. Organized chronologically, each chapter looks at a different period, from the earliest days of professional road racing to todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high-tech materials. Includes stunning archive photography and specially sourced images of all the cycling jerseys.

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THE BIKE DECONSTRUCTED A Grand Tour of the Modern Bicycle

o you know the difference between a head tube and a headset? Can you tell whether a frame is made from steel or carbon fiber? Do you know how a derailleur works and why it revolutionized bike design? If not, this is the perfect guide for you. The Bike Deconstructed celebrates bicycle design by looking at its individual components, large and small. Their historical roots are explored, key features identified and principal uses (and sometimes misuses) revealed. Along the way, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll learn how they are made, how they function, and why we need so many different variations. The book includes detailed text, eye-catching photographs, and a wide range of diagrams. Revealing the evolution of each part, from its origins to the latest technology, the bicycle is literally and figuratively dismantled, with chapters on seven key areas: Materials, Frameset, Wheels, Drivetrain, Brakes, Contact Points, and Accessories.

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The Bike Deconstructed dismantles the modern road bicycle in order to look at the design, origins, and evolution of each constituent part. From the anatomy of the drive chain to the geometry of the main frame, every aspect of the bike is examined in detail. Includes stunning photography and a wide range of detailed technical diagrams. Foreword by David Harmon, Eurosport commentator.

“ The book is a visual feast . . . another great addition to your cycling bookshelf.” —bikecommuters.com

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BIOGRAPHIC: MANDELA A Graphic Novel Biography of Nelson Mandela

iographic: Mandela weaves Nelson Mandela’s biography with the story of the anti-apartheid struggle for democracy in South Africa. When Nelson Mandela grew up, white South Africans controlled the nation’s land and resources. They consolidated their power by implementing the apartheid system from 1948, which ensured that the black majority had the poorest homes and education and the worst jobs. As a young man, Mandela joined the African

National Congress (ANC) to resist apartheid and became a leading activist. Following the ANC’s tough decision to turn to armed struggle, Mandela was arrested and in 1964 sentenced to life imprisonment. Mandela continued to help lead the ANC from his prison cell, secretly communicating with his comrades outside. In the 1970s and 1980s, the anti-apartheid movement expanded.

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Biographic: Mandela is a biography of Nelson Mandelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life and times told in the form of a graphic novel. Provides a unique guide to Mandelaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s compelling and celebrated story, as well as insights into his achievements and legacy. Ideal as a study aid for high-school students and will also appeal to older readers who prefer highly visual books with low word counts. Available titles in the Biographic series include Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr., Albert Einstein, and Anne Frank.

229 x 150 mm, 9 x 6 in, 128 pages

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BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Dark Tales

Beauty and the Beast is a graphic-novel adaptation of the classic fairytale. Part of the “Dark Tales” series, which emphasizes the darker, scarier side of these traditional stories. Features artwork by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz, whose previous work includes graphic-novel adaptations of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Raven and Other Tales and Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. Also available: The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen, and The Call of the Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft.

irst written by the French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve and published in 1740 under the title La Jeune Américaine et les contes marins, the story we now know as The Beauty and the Beast is one of the most loved and widely adapted fairytales of all time—a timeless tale of true love blossoming against the odds.

This graphic-novel version—published as part of the “Dark Tales” series— presents the story in way that will appeal to young-adult readers, with stunning artwork by award-winning illustrator Pete Katz. Other popular classics in this uniquely scary series include The Hound of the Baskervilles, The Snow Queen, and The Call of the Cthulhu.

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SHAKESPEARE’S ROMEO AND JULIET A Graphic Novel

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is a graphic version of the classic tragedy. The ultimate love story is retold with full-color sequential art, retaining the historical setting but with language accessible to the modern reader. Includes an introductory section profiling the play and providing study notes. Also available: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Macbeth, and Hamlet.

et in the sixteenth-century Italian cities of Verona and Mantua, Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet is a timeless tale of two young lovers from warring families. After lovesick Romeo and betrothed Juliet meet by chance at a masquerade ball, they fall deeply in love. But when they learn their feelings for each other are forbidden by their families, the Montagues and Capulets, they vow to do everything they can to

marry and be together. While those around them continue to fight their ancient feud, their young love blossoms into a bond that not even death can break. This is a sumptuous graphic retelling of William Shakespeare’s enduring love story. The play has been performed in theatres around the world countless times, adapted into films and been the inspiration for songs, novels and poetry for centuries.

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T H E R AV E N & O T H E R TA L E S A Graphic Horror Novel

The Raven & Other Tales is a graphic version of the classic poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Also includes: “The Masque of the Red Death,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Black Cat,” and “The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.” Features specially commissioned full-color sequential art by illustrator Pete Katz. Other titles in the Graphic Horror Novel series include: Dracula (Bram Stoker), Frankenstein (Mary Shelley), and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson).

his is a unique and visually stunning retelling of Edgar Allan Poe’s most enduring poem, “The Raven,” along with four other bone-chilling tales: “The Masque of the Red Death,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Black Cat,” and “The System of Doctor Tarr and Professor Fether.” The first title in a bold new series of original graphic novels, each focusing on a classic work of Gothic horror, this is an ideal introduction for new readers and a fascinating interpretation for established fans.

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THE FLASH FICTION WORKBOOK 101 Creative Briefs for Writing Stories of 500 Words or Less

The Flash Fiction Workbook is the first interactive guide to writing flash fiction. P rovides 101 writing prompts, each featuring a brief and the space to write each story. Contains three main categories of brief, each designed to provide new perspectives and present a fresh creative challenge: Content, Structure, and Method. Categories are color coded for each reference. Includes tips and inspirational quotes from great writers.

n flash fiction, every word must earn its keep. In 500 words or less, the reader should be left with their head spinning or left pondering the world and everything in itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all in fewer words than it takes to write an average email. In an increasingly busy world with time at an all-time premium the flash-fiction format is flourishing. Flash can be written on the subway to work, on a park bench, or in a cafĂŠ while leisurely sipping a macchiato. It can be read in snatched time on the morning commute, the story running over in our minds through the day, as

we dip back in and consider its meaning, its nuances and what might become of the bold and deftly painted characters. The Flash-Fiction Workbook presents 101 unique briefs for creative stimulation. Content-based briefs take inspiration from locations, characters, and genres. Structure-based briefs are guided by creative structures or set criteria for the start, middle, and end. Method-based briefs promote experimentation and direction on how and where to create your flash-fiction stories.

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J U S T W R I T E O N E T H I N G T O D AY 365 Creative Prompts to Inspire You Every Day

Just Write One Thing Today provides 365 creative prompts, each designed to be completed in about 15 minutes. Prompts are color-coded and fit into one of these categories: Description, Wordplay, Characterization, Tone, Setting, Dialog, and Ideas Generation. Includes occasional quotes from wellknown authors, offering further guidance and inspiration. Also available: Just Draw One Thing Today.

ust Write One Thing Today offers inspiration to writers who want to improve their skills and get their creative juices flowing. It contains a short writing prompt for every day for a year, each taking just 15 minutes or so to complete. Most have space underneath for writing, while some are grouped together in

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Five to Tryâ&#x20AC;? feature pages. The prompts are categorized under key elements of writing such as dialogue, description, and characterization, and each category is color coded for easy reference. Quotes from wellknown authors are sprinkled through the book to complement the prompts and provide further guidance and inspiration.

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210 x 160 mm, 81/4 x 61/4 in, 192 pages

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C R E AT I V E W R I T E R ’ S N O T E B O O K 20 Great Authors & 70 Writing Exercises

Creative Writer’s Notebook is the perfect workout for literature students, creative thinkers, and aspiring authors. Contains 70 thought-provoking creative-writing exercises for inspiration and stimulation. Profiles 20 great modern authors and explores what makes their writing style unique. Also available: Philosopher’s Notebook and Children’s Writer’s Notebook.

reative Writer’s Notebook is the perfect journal for anyone interested in the art of good writing. It features profiles of 20 important fiction writers from the past century, plus numerous activities and exercises to help you develop a distinctive writing style. Covering the key elements of fiction writing, including character, setting, dialogue, and tone, Creative Writer’s Notebook presents techniques used by some of the most celebrated authors in modern times.

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H O W T O C R E AT E H A N D - D R AW N M A P S A Guided Sketchbook

How to Create Hand-Drawn Maps is a fun, interactive guide for anyone who loves maps and loves to sketch or doodle. Contains 35 exercises to help readers generate ideas. Provides background information and general guidance, while encouraging experimentation and creativity. Includes printed templates, such as axonometric graph paper, on 32 perforated, removable pages. Maps depict places, spaces, objects, and concepts, using pencil, pen and ink, and paint.

ketch, doodle, draw, and paint your own maps using this uniquely creative guide. From anatomy to family trees, and from maps of journeys to mind maps, How to Create Hand-Drawn Maps is packed with ideas for maps depicting a wide range of places, spaces, objects, and concepts in a host of different styles. Award-winning illustrator Helen Cann provides beautiful artwork and over 35 creative prompts, making this a stylish and informative guide to depicting the world aroundâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and insideâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you.

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SKETCHING TYPE Create Your Own Hand-Drawn Typography

ketching Type is for anyone who loves type and loves to doodle, sketch, and draw. Inside you’ll find a series of inspirational exercises to help you start creating your own hand-drawn typography. When drawing type freehand, you generally don’t need to worry too much about having a good technical knowledge of typography. However, it helps to know the rules before breaking them.

Computers have made it easier to create and customize type, but using a pencil and a piece of paper leaves more room for experimentation. And—let’s face it— there’s something about hand-drawn type that you just can’t replicate digitally. Whether you want to create a personal, one-off typeface for a T-shirt or a tattoo, a poster or a postcard, or even if you just want to have some fun doodling, Sketching Type is the perfect book for you.

Sketching Type is a fun, fully interactive, and highly engaging guide for people who love typefaces and love to doodle. Contains over 50 exercises and creative prompts to help readers generate ideas and to encourage experimentation. Each exercise includes three pages for readers to try out their own ideas. Some pages are blank, others have printed templates, such as graph paper, to provide relevant guidance. 220 x 250 mm, 81/2 x 10 in, 224 pages

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SKETCH YOUR STYLE Create Your Own Fashion Doodles

his is the perfect book for anyone who loves fashion and loves to draw and doodle. Inside you will find practical sketching tips and 50 fun exercises to help you generate ideas and experiment with your own sense of style. Follow the creative prompts, check out the style inspiration section, and use the sketching pages to plan outfits and let your imagination run wild.

This complete resource is divided into three sections for easy use. “Style Sketching” contains a visual glossary and explains how to combine colors and draw textiles. “Style Inspiration” looks at fashion tribes, design through the decades, and designer icons. And “Sketch Your Style” provides a style journal and a style planner.

Sketch Your Style is a fun, fully interactive guide for people who love fashion and love to doodle. Contains over 50 exercises and creative prompts to help readers generate ideas and to encourage experimentation. Created by professional fashion illustrator Robyn Neild, whose work has appeared in Vogue, Tatler, Elle, and Marie Claire.

220 x 250 mm, 81/2 x 10 in, 224 pages

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IS YOUR DOG PSYCHIC? Tap Into Your Dog’s Intelligence Through the World of Canine Cognition

Is Your Dog Psychic? is the perfect book for every dog owner who is convinced that their dog is an Extra Sensory Pooch. Includes 12 tests that allow you to evaluate your dog for psychic powers such as precognition, telepathy, psychokinesis, and psi trailing. Features step-by-step activities, games, tricks, and exercises to improve your bond with your dog and boost its mental powers. Includes heart-warming tales of real dogs with extraordinary abilities.

o dogs truly have a sixth sense, or are they simply better at tapping into their five senses than we are? Is Your Dog Psychic? explores the world of canine cognition in a way that will fascinate dog lovers and help you to understand and communicate with your own pooch. It starts with a section exploring the five basic senses—sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste—revealing how dogs perceive the world around them. The second

section looks at the possibility of a sixth sense, with amazing case studies and the latest scientific evidence. It also contains tests to find out how “psychic” your dog is, as well as games, tricks, and activities that will boost your dog’s intelligence. With this book, you will understand and appreciate your dog more than ever before, and also be able to communicate with them more effectively.

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FIT DOG Tips & Tricks to Give Your Pet a Longer, Healthier, Happier Life

Keep your best friend around for many years to come with Fit Dog, a book that proves you can teach old (and young) dogs new tricks. Contains essential health, grooming, and exercise information that will keep your dog looking and feeling good. Step-by-step training advice for dogs of any age or breed— with difficulty rating, tips, and troubleshooting advice—will keep your dog mentally agile and physically active. Written by Arden Moore, animal-behavior consultant, television presenter, and the author of more than 25 books on all aspects of dog and cat care.

hink of this book as your customized guide to all things dog. It is filled with step-by-step guidelines, surprising tips and tricks, and canine insights, all designed to ensure your fourlegged chum enjoys a long, healthy life. While cats may outnumber dogs worldwide, dogs are still man’s (and woman’s) best friend and canine popularity is stronger than ever.

Paw through the pages of Fit Dog and discover how to be truly your dog’s best friend. Learn pet first aid. Outsmart your misbehaving dog by re-channeling his need to dig or chew in more acceptable ways. Discover how to stretch your family budget without sacrificing the quality of care for your dog. And learn how to make smart nutritional choices and prevent your dog from turning into an overweight chowhound.

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THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF PUPPIES The Body Language of Little Dogs

The Secret Language of Puppies decodes the body language of juvenile dogs and provides invaluable insight into all forms of canine communication. Boost your confidence and make your puppy happier by understanding what your pet is telling you and learning how best to react. Based on the author’s own extensive experience with dogs, the text also draws on influential scientific studies and the latest research and techniques. I llustrated throughout with full-color photographs and packed with special features—such as “Behind the Signs” and “Puppy Fact” boxes—that provide easy-access information.

puppy comes with a lot of specific challenges. From ears to paws, they are bundles of energy. Mischievous and constantly testing boundaries, they will keep their owners on their toes. Pups will need to be housebroken, crate trained, and taught basic commands. They may chew your shoes, dig up your garden, or take play too far by nipping at your hands and feet. It will be your job to teach them appropriate behavior.

The Secret Language of Puppies is your partner during this first year, your one-stop guide when looking for answers. Learn to translate the vocal communication, behavior, and body language of your puppy. Understand how your puppy sees the world. Know how your attempts at communication and interaction are interpreted, and get essential guidance on puppy health, care, and training.

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FIVE-MINUTE MINDFULNESS: WA L K I N G Essays and Exercises for Mindfully Moving Through the World

F ive-Minute Mindfulness is a series of smart, snappy guides designed to bring emotional and intellectual enrichment to a range of everyday activities. Five-Minute Mindfulness: Walking provides short essays and simple exercises that, in keeping with the fast pace of modern life, only take five minutes to complete. F resh, contemporary design includes original illustrations, and the small format makes these ideal reading while on the move.

or busy people who recognize the need to slow down, de-stress, and live in the moment, Five-Minute Mindfulness: Walking introduces the simple, effective practice of mindful walking. Various aspects of mindfulness on the go are explored through short essays, and gentle guidance is provided by exercises that take just five minutes to perform. From noticing sensations and letting go of stress to commuting serenely and avoiding cravings, this book shows how mindful attention can be used to turn any journey on foot into a walking meditation and an island of calm.

A richly rewarding read for both beginners and experienced practitioners, Five-Minute Mindfulness: Walking provides ideas, stories, and practices to help make your everyday life more peaceful and fulfilling. Written by mindfulness coach Douglas Baker and featuring beautiful original illustrations, this pocket-sized guide is an ideal companion at home or on the move. Just read, walk, and enjoy a more enriching way of moving through the world.

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165 x 140 mm, 61/2 x 51/2 in, 144 pages

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T H E K E Y T O TA R O T Advice and Exercises to Unlock Your Mystical Potential

The Key to Tarot helps readers unlock their innate psychic potential with the art of Tarot. Suitable for both beginners and intermediate enthusiasts. Contains dozens of short exercises and four “masterclasses” so that readers can put the theory into practice. Also available: The Key to Crystals, The Key to Spirit Animals, and The Key to the Chakras.

he Tarot can help you to make crucial decisions, confirm your true desires for the future, and enhance selfunderstanding. Perfect for beginner and intermediate Tarot enthusiasts, The Key to Tarot provides an overview of Tarot and uses a combination of background information and fun, simple lessons and exercises to help build your skills.

Learn all there is to know about reading and interpreting all seventy-eight cards and using them for the benefit of yourself and others. In addition to numerous short exercises, each of the book’s four main sections concludes with a “masterclass” that takes you to a deeper level of understanding, if you feel ready to do so.

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T H E F I E L D G U I D E TO K N OT S How to Identify, Tie, and Untie 70 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits

hoose the right knot for the job with this unique guide to outdoor knots. Whether you need to build a shelter, abseil a cliff, tie up a horse, or anchor a boat, you’ll find the selection process in The Field Guide to Knots quick, easy, and unlike any other knot book. You’ll learn how to tie knots, how to recognize and untie them, how to assess your needs and choose from the often bewildering options of knots, bends, hitches, loops, and lashings.

This book equips readers with everything they need to identify an existing knot, assess its purpose, and if necessary untie it in order to retie it more effectively. Clear step-by-step instructions accompanied by colorful diagrams make even complex knots easy to learn and remember. The Field Guide to Knots contains 70 carefully chosen knots that provide invaluable tools for safety, survival, and enjoyment of outdoor sport.

The Field Guide to Knots is a highly practical guide to identifying and using 70 knots in the real world. A complete resource for using knots in the outdoors—whether for sailing, camping, hunting, sports, or survival— covering all aspects of recognition, tying, and usage. Contains over 200 easy-to-understand diagrams and color photographs. 195 x 145 mm, 71/2 x 53/4 in, 192 pages

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U LT I M AT E M I L I TA R Y F I T N E S S Workout Challenges of the World’s Armed Forces

et into shape and test yourself against the world’s toughest warriors with Ultimate Military Fitness - a collection of physical fitness tests from military units around the globe. Learn what it takes to join, advance, and thrive in the world’s most physically demanding profession. Find out if you’d be accepted as a recruit or could already pass basic training for the army, navy, marines, or air force at home or abroad. Train for the extraordinary physical demands of a special forces entrance exam and see if you can make the grade. More than a dozen countries

from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and the Pacific are represented in almost 40 tests, complete with protocols, scoring procedures, and special provisions for men and women, officers and enlisted personnel, new recruits and career soldiers. And if you can’t pass the tests yet, there’s a section of test-taking strategies and tips for improving your performance on everything from pull-ups to running with full combat gear to the infamous “beep test.”

Ultimate Military Fitness is a guide to the workout challenges used by the world’s leading armed forces to test their recruits. Includes the US Marine Corp Combat Fitness Test, the British Paratroop Regiment Entrance Fitness Test, and Canada’s Joint Task Force Two Specialist Physical Fitness Test. Feature boxes provide tips on how to perform drills and exercises correctly in order to avoid injury.

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A C T I O N - P A C K E D S U R V I VA L Designed to be read on the go, the titles in this series are portable, pocket-sized, rough, tough, and rugged! Each book comes in a splash-proof, perspex wallet with a durable zip lock so it can endure every sort of terrain. Go wild and learn the skills for adventure with these outdoor action packs. No nonsense guides packed with clear information, practical advice and top tips so you can master all of the necessary skills to ensure a thrilling yet danger-dodging exploration, every time. With easy-to-understand, colorful illustrations these books provide ultimate step-by-step reference for every outdoor situation that you might encounter.

ction-Packed Survival is a scuff-proof guide to staying safe in the great outdoors and is full of hundreds of tips and techniques to keep you out of trouble. This book is illustrated with simple, step-by-step diagrams to aid any action packed expedition. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to use the Quick-Check Flash Cards for fast answers to survival situations and to boost your wilderness skills to the max!

The extreme adventures donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop there, inside the wallet you will also find QuickCheck Flash Cards with things to identify plus all of the ultimate techniques and tips to achieve supreme survivor status.

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THE CAMPING BIBLE The Essential Guide for Outdoor Enthusiasts

The Camping Bible is packed with tips and advice for planning a safe, successful, and risk-free camping trip. Suitable whether you’re alone or part of a group, it also contains a special chapter for camping with children. Provides a host of easy-to-follow techniques to deal with any emergency that might arise. Illustrated throughout and packed with useful in-the-field advice, this practical companion will slot perfectly into any backpack or glove compartment. Lay-flat wire-o binding allows hands-free reading.

his is the only book you’ll ever need for life in the great outdoors, whether you’re hiking, camping, or staying in an RV. Useful for both beginners and more advanced campers, this handy reference provides all of the easy-to-follow diagrams, charts, instructions, and tips you need for the perfect camping trip. Plus, you’ll learn to navigate the woods, filter water, deal with emergencies, and much more.

The Camping Bible covers all aspects of camping, including: how to get started; living in the outdoors; family, group, and solo camping; campsite cuisine; and everything else you’ll need to know. Discover fun activities for everybody, learn about troubleshooting all types of camping problems and emergencies, and find out how and where to pitch your tent. Everything you need is contained in this handy guide.

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